The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-14
AtEornev-eeneral Roberts.
f~ihe Press and People vieN His
~ Candidacy for Governor.

IOiiY mas ufd"u iiOnn tnS oetheS PiSoof 81 "a
as they have had opportunity to speak, YER
favorable comments, both as to his qualifca
lions and availability. Below we give fe,
extracts from our exchanges:
PECULIARLY AVAILABLE.
From the Kent Nelcs.
Mr.. Roberts not only has the requisite
ability for this high office, but is peculiarly
available for the Democratic nomination q
this time. He is free from faction-has
clean political record-and his personal char
acter and integrity are unquestioned by frienl
or foe. "Reformers" and "old liners" alik,
could and no doubt would give him a hearty
support, as the purity of his private and off
cial life in the past is a guarantee of the same
in the future, while his sterling democracy il
of like durable record, and would command
the faith and confidence of every true Demo
crat Charles B. Roberts would exalt the
gubernatorial Office and honor the constituent
cy that placed him in such a position.
STRONG CANDIDATE.
From the EdstoR Star.
The Democratic Adrocate of last Saturday
contains full column double loaded editorial,
announcing Attorney General Charles b.
Roberts for Governor. 1t claims Is counties
and 65 delegates in the State convention for
him. If it is right in its calculations, Mr..
Roberts will have more than enough, as il
only takes SO votes to nominate. We think
the claim little extravagant, but as Mr..
Roberts is able and popular, no one can tel
how the thing may work out. Mr.. Roberts
made most valuable member when he was
in Congress, and the present efficiency of the
Life Saving Service is largely due to his ex'
ertions in the House. He would make q
strong candidate for governor.
SENTIMENT IN BALTIMORE COUNTY.
From the Baltimore County Democrat.
In placing at the head of our paper the
name of Hon. Charles B. Roberts, for Gov
ernor of Maryland, we believe we voice the
sentiments of vast majority of the Demo
Gratis of this county. Mr.. Roberts is very
nearly, if not quite as well known in this as
in Carroll county He is gentleman who is
very near the people. He has always been q
champion of the toilers and has endeared
himself to all classes by his honest, manly
and consistent course. He is strong man,
and in the convention will show it.. We be-
lieve he is the choice of the Democratic party
and will secure the nomination.
WILL CARRY CARROLL.
From the Carroll Ne,us.
Mr. Roberts is probably quite safe in cal
culating upon Carroll county for his support
for the governorship of the State. The Dem
ocracy Of his county will, in the main, agree
with him in this particular, as well as in his
statement that be is independent of factions
and individuals.
WILL COMPEL A NOMINATION.
Speaking of the the ADVOCATES announce
ment of Mr.. Roberts being Carrolrs choice
for governor, the Baltimore american dis
cusses the whole range of possibilities, and
adds-"If he (Mr. Roberts, makes an ag'
gressive fight, canvassing all parts of the
State, his display of strength will force the
State Convention to nominate him" As 10
the ADVOCATE, the american says: THE
Adrocdte has always advocated orthodoxy in
politics 1t has no patience with reformers.
1t growls at Governor Hamilton, scowls al
Cowen and General johnson, and deprecates
agitation. 1t very seldom sees anything to
find fault with in the party and its
support is bound to give Mr.. Roberts consid-
cradle strength
NO BETTER MAN.
From the Upper Marlboro Gazette.
The Westminster Adcocdte comes out in a
leading editorial in its last issue endorsing
Hon. Charles B. Roberts as the Democratic
candidate for Governor. The Adrocdte could
not endorse n better man, nor one who could
command a more united support from the
Democratic voters in the counties. he is
clearly in the line of promotion.
FROM OVER THE BORDER.
From the Gettysburg Compiler.
The Westminster AdUOcdte warmly urges
Hon. Charles B. Roberts as the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Maryland. The
choice would be iudicious, probably the
strongest that could be made-and Just such
nominations are demanded by the party
everywhere.
SOLID FOR ROBERTS.
The Glyndon correspondent of the Reisters.
town Register, of Thursday, says: "The
Democratic voters here are solid for the Hon.
Charles B. Roberts. Governor Roberts
sounds well.
STRONG CANDIDATE.
From the Chestertolcn Transcript.
The Democratic Adcocdte announces as
Carroll county's candidate for the Democratic
Gubernatoria nomination, the Hon. Charles
B. Roberts, the present Attorney General for
MARYLAND. There are facts in Mr.. Roberts
favor that would undoubtedly constitute him
a strong candidate. In the first place. he has
had a wide experience in public affairs, state
as well as national, and would enter upon the
duties of the Gubernatorial Office thoroughly
in command of all necessary knowledge. In
the second place, Mr.. Roberts has filled all
positions to which the people have called him
with high sense of honor and responsibility.
He is undoubtedly gentleman of unimpeaeh'
able character. The Democratic party cannot
afford to nominate candidate who will moi
command the full respect and confidence Of
the people.
STRONG MOVEMENT FOR ROBERTS.
From the Eastoa Ledger.
Al Of ftan ofa
didacy of Hon. Charles B. Roberts for gov
ernor will interfere with the boom for Mr.
Frank Brown Both being from the same
county, if both remain in the field they must
make q fight in the primaries for the vote oil
Carroll county. Each is backed up by. {
newspaper by the new paper Ayiret
recently established there, and Roberts by
Vanderfords old and powerful Democratic
Adcocdte Both men are popular, both IN
Office now, and both earnest candidates FOL
the nomination. From the best information
obtainable at this distance, we believe Mr.
Roberts will carry the county. If so, he viii
be formidable candidate before the STATE
convention, and it will take strong man tt
beat him. He is already developing some
strength on the Eastern Shore. That inAuen
tial Journal, the Kent Neics. thinks well o
his candidacy, and regards him as one OF
whom all divisions of the party can unite, ano
man who possesses the essential qualifica
lions of o leader We think there will be {
strong movement for Roberts,
AN AVAILABLE CANDIDATE.
From the 81. Md,ys Beacon
The Democratic Adrocate, Of Westminster
has declared for Hon. Chas. B. Roberts fo
Governor and publishes forcible editorial il
favor of his nomination. Mr.. Roberts would
be strong and available candidate and hi
friends seem to have nailed his colors TO the
mast and determined to make game igh
for him. Mr.. Roberts has many friends an6
admiress in our county who will earnestly
advocate bis claims.
ONE DISSENTING VOICE.
From, The GeDtrerpG 0lSTper.
Hon Charles B. Roberts, the present At
torney- General Of this State, has announced
himself as n candidate for Governor OF THU
State. He claims that he will have no trouble
to carry his county (Carroll) at the primaries
Upon what claim Mr. Roberts bases his can
didacy for the Governorship has not yet beer
let oai, but we are compelled to state tina
Carroll is MOI the only county in the Stat
and we also think that Hr, Roberts has haC
about his share Of the honors and emolu
ments from the Democratic party.
By invitation of the Democratic centra
committee of Calvert county, number OF lead
ing Democrats of the s0veFsl districts met las
week. and, after an interchange Of views